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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN A
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE
5925 Blackmore
This TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (the "City"), a home rule municipal
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and acting by and through Reid Rector,
its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Jerome Plake and Sean Eoff("Owner"), owner of
property located at 5925 Blackmore, Block 412, Lots 13 & 14, Chamberlain Arlington Hts, 2"a , in
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,Texas.
The City Council of the City of Fort Worth("City Council") hereby finds and the City and
Owner hereby agree that the following statements are true and correct and constitute the basis upon
which the City and Owner have entered into this Agreement:
A. Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code allows a municipality to create a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) if the municipality determines that the
creation of the zone would promote:
(l) The creation of affordable housing, including manufactured housing in the
zone;
(2) An increase in economic development in the zone;
(3) An increase in the quality of social services, education, or public safety
provided to residents of the zone; or
(4) The rehabilitation of affordable housing in the zone.
B. Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality that
creates a NEZ, may enter into agreements abating municipal property taxes on
property in the zone.
C. On July 31, 2001, the City adopted basic incentives for property owners who own
property located in a NEZ, stating that the City elects to be eligible to participate in
tax abatement and including guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement
agreements entered into between the City and various third parties, titled "NEZ
Basic Incentives" ("NEZ Incentives"), these are readopted on April 22, 2003 and
May 27, 2003. The May 27, 2003 NEZ Incentives are attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purpose _
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D. The NEZ Incentives contains appropriate guidelines and criteria governing tax
abatement agreements to be entered into by the City as contemplated by Chapter
312 of the Texas Tax Code, as amended(the"Code").
E. On April 2, 2002, , the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 15061 (the
"Ordinance") establishing "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No.
2,"City of Fort Worth, Texas (the"Zone").
F. Owner owns certain real property located entirely within the Ridglea Village/Como
NEZ and that is more particularly described in Exhibit `B", attached hereto and
hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes(the"Premises").
G. Owner or its assigns plan to construct the Required Improvements, as defined in
Section 1.1 of this Agreement, on the Premises to be used as a single-family
residence that will be Owner occupied(the "Project").
H. On January 7, 2004, Owner submitted an application for NEZ incentives and for tax
abatement to the City concerning the contemplated use of the Premises (the
"Application"), attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and hereby made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
I. The City Council finds that the contemplated use of the Premises, the Required
Improvements, as defined in Section 1.1, and the terms of this Agreement are
consistent with encouraging development of the Zone in accordance with the
purposes for its creation and are in compliance with the NEZ Incentives, the
Ordinance and other applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
J. The terms of this Agreement, and the Premises and Required Improvements, satisfy
the eligibility criteria of the NEZ Incentives.
K. Written notice that the City intends to enter into this Agreement, along with a copy
of this Agreement, has been furnished in the manner prescribed by the Code to the
presiding officers of the governing bodies of each of the taxing units in which the
Premises is located.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Owner, for and in consideration of the terms and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby contract, covenant and agree as follows:
1. OWNER'S COVENATNTS.
1.1. Real Property Improvements.
Owner shall construct, or cause to be constructed, on and within the Premises
certain improvements consisting of a single-family residence (collectively, the "Required
Improvements"), (i) of at least 1200 square feet in size and b e sp listed
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in Exhibit "D" and (ii) having an appraised value of at least $71,550.00 as determined by
an independent appraiser (collectively the "Required Improvements"). Owner shall
provide a survey of the completed home once completed. The parties agree that the final
survey shall be a part of this Agreement and shall be labeled Exhibit E. Minor variations
and more substantial variations if approved in writing by both parties to this Agreement
before construction is undertaken, in the Required Improvements from the description
provided in the Application for Tax Abatement shall not constitute an Event of Default, as
defined in Section 4.1, provided that the conditions in the first sentence of this Section 1.1
are met and the Required Improvements are used for the purposes and in the manner
described in Exhibit"D".
1.2. Completion Date of Required Improvements.
Owner certifies that the Required Improvements will be completed within two
years from the issuance and receipt of the building permit, unless delayed because of force
majeure, in which case the two years shall be extended by the number of days comprising
the specific force majeure. For purposes of this Agreement, force majeure shall mean an
event beyond Owner's reasonable control, including, without limitation, delays caused by
adverse weather, delays in receipt of any required permits or approvals from any
governmental authority, or acts of God, fires determined by the City of Fort Worth in its
sole discretion, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, but shall not include construction
delays caused due to purely financial matters, such as, without limitation, delays in the
obtaining of adequate financing.
1.3. Use of Premises.
Owner covenants that the Premises and the Required Improvements shall be used
as the Owner's primary residence and in accordance with the NEZ Incentives. In
addition, Owner covenants that throughout the Term, the Required Improvements shall
be maintained for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
2. ABATEMENT AMOUNTS,TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Subject to and in accordance with this Agreement, the City hereby grants to Owner a real
property tax abatement on the Premises, the Required Improvements, as specifically provided in
this Section 2 ("Abatement"). "Abatement" of real property taxes only includes City of Fort
Worth-imposed taxes and not taxes from other taxing entities.
2.1. Amount of Abatement.
The actual amount of the Abatement granted under this Agreement shall be based
upon the increase in value of the Premises, the Required Improvements, over their values
on January 1, 2004, ($2500.00) the year in which both parties executed this Agreement.
The Abatement shall be 100%a of the increase in value from the c he
Required Improvements.
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If the square footage requirement and the appraised value of the Required Improvements
are less than as provided in Section 1.1 of this Agreement, Owner shall not be eligible to
receive any Abatement under this Agreement.
2.2 Increase in Value
The abatement shall apply only to taxes on the increase in value of the Premises
due to construction of the Required Improvements and shall not apply to taxes on the
Land
2.3. Terms of Abatements.
The term of the Abatement (the "Term") shall begin on January 1 of the year
following the calendar year in which the Required Improvement is completed and,
unless sooner .terminated as herein provided, shall end on December 31
immediately preceding the fifth(5th) anniversary of the Beginning Date.
2.4 Protests Over Appraisals or Assessments.
Owner shall have the right to protest and contest any or all appraisals or
assessments of the Premises and/or improvements thereon.
2.5. Abatement Application Fee.
The City acknowledges receipt from Owner of the required Application fee of
$25.00.
3. RECORDS,AUDITS AND EVALUATION OF PROJECT.
3.1. Inspection of Premises.
Between the execution date of this Agreement and the last day of the Term, at any
time during normal office hours throughout the Term and the year following the Term and
following reasonable notice to Owner, the City shall have and Owner shall provide access
to the Premises in order for the City to inspect the Premises and evaluate the Required
Improvements to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Owner shall cooperate fully with the City during any such inspection and/or evaluation.
3.2. Certification.
Owner shall certify annually to the City that it is in compliance with each applicable
term of this agreement. The City shall have the right to audit at the City's expense the
Required Improvement with respects to the specifications listed in Exhibit D. Owner must
provide documentation that Owner is using the Required Improvements as its primary
residence (collectively, the "Records") at any time during the erm
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in order to determine compliance with this Agreement. Owner shall make all applicable
Records available to the City on the Premises or at another location in the City following
reasonable advance notice by the City and shall otherwise cooperate fully with the City
during any audit.
3.3 Provision of Information.
On or before February 1 following the end of every year during the Compliance
Auditing Term and if requested by the City, Owner shall provide information and
documentation for the previous year that addresses Owner's compliance with each of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement for that calendar year.
Failure to provide all information within the control of Owner required by this
Section 3.3 shall constitute an Event of Default, as defined in Section 4.1.
3.4 Determination of Compliance.
On or before August 1 of each year, the City shall make a decision and rule on the
Abatement to Owner for the following year of the Term and shall notify Owner of such
decision and ruling. The Abatement granted for a given year of the Term is therefore based
upon Owner's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement during the
previous year of the Compliance Auditing Term.
4. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
4.1. Defined.
Unless otherwise specified herein, Owner shall be in default of this Agreement if(i)
Owner fails to construct the Required Improvements as defined in Section 1.1.; (ii) ad
valorem real property taxes with respect to the Premises or the Project, or its ad valorem
taxes with respect to the tangible personal property located on the Premises, become
delinquent and Owner does not timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest
and/or contest of any such ad valorem real property or tangible personal property taxes or
(iii) OWNER DOES NOT USE THE PREMISES AS PRIMARY RESIDENCE
ONCE THE ABATEMENT BEGINS (iv) Owner does not comply with Chapter 7 and
Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth (collectively, each an
"Event of Default").
4.2. Notice to Cure.
Subject to Section 5, if the City determines that an Event of Default has occurred,
the City shall provide a written notice to Owner that describes the nature of the Event of
Default. Owner shall have ninety(90) calendar days from the date of tten
notice to fully cure or have cured the Event of Default. If Owner re pxiy bol{eves that
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Owner will require additional time to cure the Event of Default, Owner shall promptly
notify the City in writing, in which case (i) after advising the City Council in an open
meeting of Owner's efforts and intent to cure, Owner shall have one hundred eighty (180)
calendar days from the original date of receipt of the written notice, or (ii) if Owner
reasonably believes that Owner will require more than one hundred eighty (180) days to
cure the Event of Default, after advising the City Council in an open meeting of Owner's
efforts and intent to cure, such additional time, if any, as may be offered by the City
Council in its sole discretion.
4.3. Termination for Event of Default and Payment of Liquidated Damages.
If an Event of Default which is defined in Section 4.1 has not been cured within the
time frame specifically allowed under Section 4.2, the City shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement immediately. Owner acknowledges and agrees that an uncured Event of
Default will (i) harm the City's economic development and redevelopment efforts on the
Premises and in the vicinity of the Premises; (ii) require unplanned and expensive
additional administrative oversight and involvement by the City; and (iii) otherwise harm
the City, and Owner agrees that the amounts of actual damages therefrom are speculative in
nature and will be difficult or impossible to ascertain. Therefore, upon termination of this
Agreement for any Event of Default, Owner shall pay the City, as liquidated damages, all
taxes that were abated in accordance with this Agreement for each year when an Event of
Default existed and which otherwise would have been paid to the City in the absence of
this Agreement. The City and Owner agree that this amount is a reasonable approximation
of actual damages that the City will incur as a result of an uncured Event of Default and
that this Section 4.3 is intended to provide the City with compensation for actual damages
and is not a penalty. This amount may be recovered by the City through adjustments made
to Owner's ad valorem property tax appraisal by the appraisal district that has jurisdiction
over the Premises. Otherwise, this amount shall be due, owing and paid to the City within
sixty(60) days following the effective date of termination of this Agreement. In the event
that all or any portion of this amount is not paid to the City within sixty (60) days following
the effective date of termination of this Agreement, Owner shall also be liable for all
penalties and interest on any outstanding amount at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes,
as determined by the Code at the time of the payment of such penalties and interest
(currently, Section 33.01 of the Code).
4.4. Termination at Will.
If the City and Owner mutually determine that the development or use of the
Premises or the anticipated Required Improvements are no longer appropriate or feasible,
or that a higher or better use is preferable, the City and Owner may terminate this
Agreement in a written format that is signed by both parties. In this event, (i) if the Term
has commenced, the Term shall expire as of the effective date of the termination of this
Agreement; (ii) there shall be no recapture of any taxes previously abated; and (iii) neither
party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder.
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5. EFFECT OF SALE OF PREMISES.
Except for an assignment to Owner's first mortgagee or to a homebuyer who will use the
Required Improvements as its primary residence or the homeowner's mortgagee which City
Council hereby agrees to, the Abatement granted hereunder shall vest only in Owner, however if
Owner sells the Premises and Required Improvements, this Abatement cannot be assigned to a new
owner of all or any portion of the Premises and/or Required Improvements without the prior
consent of the City Council, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld provided that(i) the
City Council finds that the proposed assignee is financially capable of meeting the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and (ii) the proposed purchaser agrees in writing to assume all terms
and conditions of Owner under this Agreement. Owner may not otherwise assign, lease or convey
any of its rights under this Agreement. Any attempted assignment without the City Council's prior
consent shall constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement and the Abatement granted
hereunder following ten(10) calendar days of receipt of written notice from the City to Owner.
Upon assignment to Owner's first mortgagee, or to a homebuyer who will use the Required
Improvements as its primary residence or the homeowner's mortgagee, Owner shall have no
further obligations or duties under this agreement. In addition, upon assignment to any other
entity with the written consent of City Council, Owner shall have no further duty or
obligation under this agreement.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT BE EXTENDED IN THE
EVENT OF A SALE OR ASSIGNMENT.
6. NOTICES.
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed to the
following, or such other party or address as either party designates in writing, by certified mail,
postage prepaid, or by hand delivery:
City: Owner:
City of Fort Worth Jerome Plake
Attn: Housing Department Sean Eoff
1000 Throckmorton 5409 Chimney Rock Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76102 Fort Worth,Texas 76112
And
Housing Department
Director
1000 Throckmorton
Fort Worth,Texas 76102
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7. MISCELLANEOUS.
7.1. Bonds
The Required Improvements will not be financed by tax increment bonds. This
Agreement is subject to the rights of holders of outstanding bonds of the City.
7.2. Conflicts of Interest. _
Neither the Premises nor any of the Required Improvements covered by this
Agreement are owned or leased by any member of the City Council, any member of the
City Plan or Zoning Commission or any member of the governing body of any taxing units
in the Zone.
7.3. Conflicts Between Documents.
In the event of any conflict between the City's zoning ordinances, or other City
ordinances or regulations, and this Agreement, such ordinances or regulations shall control.
In the event of any conflict between the body of this Agreement and Exhibit "C", the body
of this Agreement shall control.
7.4. Future Application.
A portion or all of the Premises and/or Required Improvements may be eligible for
complete or partial exemption from ad valorem taxes as a result of existing law or future
legislation. This Agreement shall not be construed as evidence that such exemptions do not
apply to the Premises and/or Required Improvements.
7.5. City Council Authorization.
This Agreement was authorized by the City Council through approval of Mayor and
Council Communication No. C- on February 3, 2004, which, among other
things, authorized the City Manager to execute this Agreement on behalf of the City.
7.6. Estoppel Certificate.
Any party hereto may request an estoppel certificate from another party hereto so
long as the certificate is requested in connection with a bona fide business purpose. The
certificate, which if requested will be addressed to the Owner, shall include, but not
necessarily be limited to, statements that this Agreement is in full force and effect without
default (or if an Event of Default exists, the nature of the Event of Default and curative
action taken and/or necessary to effect a cure), the remaining term of this Agreement, the
levels and remaining term of the Abatement in effect, and such other matters reasonably
requested by the party or parties to receive the certificates.
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7.7. Owner Standing.
Owner shall be deemed a proper and necessary party in any litigation questioning or
challenging the validity of this Agreement or any of the underlying laws, ordinances,
resolutions or City Council actions authorizing this Agreement, and Owner shall be entitled
to intervene in any such litigation.
7.8. Venue and Jurisdiction.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas and applicable ordinances, rules, regulations or policies of the City. Venue for any
action under this Agreement shall lie in the State District Court of Tarrant County, Texas.
This Agreement is performable in Tarrant County, Texas.
7.9 Recordation.
A certified copy of this Agreement in recordable form shall be recorded in the Deed
Records of Tarrant County, Texas.
7.10. Severabilitv.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way
be affected or impaired.
7.11 Headings Not Controlling.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
7.12. Entirety of Agreement.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between the City and Owner, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters
contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby
declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended unless executed in writing by both parties and
approved by the City Council. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which shall
constitute one instrument.
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EXECUTED this day of 2004, by the City of Fort Worth,
Texas.
EXECUTED this day of N1arC , 2004, by Jerome Plake.
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EXECUTED this day of M6(r( , 2004, by Sean Eof£
CITY OF FORT WORTH: OWNER:
By: Q �CG� /(C By:
Reid Rector J o e Plake
Assistant City Manager er
ATTEST:
By: By:
f ity Secretary Sean Eoff
Owner
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY.-
By:
EGALITY:By:
Cynthia Garcia
Assistant City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Reid Rector,
Assistant City Manager of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a municipal corporation, known to me to
be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
to me that the same was the act of the said CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, a municipal
corporation, that he was duly authorized to perform the same by appropriate resolution of the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth and that he executed the same as the act of the said City for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GLEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Jerome Plake, known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to
me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity
therein stated)
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Sean Eoff, known to me
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me
that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity
therein stated
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this I day
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Exhibit A: NEZ Incentives
Exhibit B: Property Description
Exhibit C: Application: (NEZ) Incentives and Tax Abatement
Exhibit D: Project description including kind, number and location of the proposed
improvements.
Exhibit E: Final Survey
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF FORT WORTH
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ) TAX ABATEMENT POLICY AND BASIC
INCENTIVES
I. GENERAL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code allows a municipality to create a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) when a "...municipality determines that the creation
of the zone would promote:
(1) the creation of affordable housing, including manufactured housing, in the zone;
(2) an increase in economic development in the zone;
(3) an increase in the quality of social services, education, or public safety provided to
residents of the zone; or
(4) the rehabilitation of affordable housing in the zone."
The City, by adopting the following NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives, will
promote affordable housing and economic development in Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.
NEZ incentives will not be granted after the NEZ expires as defined in the resolution designating
the NEZ. For each NEZ, the City Council may approve additional terms and incentives as
permitted by Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code or by City Council resolution.
However, any tax abatement awarded before the expiration of a NEZ shall carry its full term
according to its tax abatement agreement approved by the City Council.
As mandated by state law, the property tax abatement under this policy applies to the owners of
real property. Nothing in the policy shall be construed as an obligation by the City of Fort Worth
to approve any tax abatement application.
II. DEFINITIONS
"Abatement" means the full or partial exemption from City of Fort Worth ad valorem taxes on
eligible properties for a period of up to 10 years and an amount of up to 100% of the increase in
appraised value (as reflected on the certified tax roll of the appropriate county appraisal district)
resulting from improvements begun after the execution of the tax abatement agreement.
Eligible properties must be located in the N EZ.
"Base Value" is the value of the property, excluding land, as determined by the Tarrant County
Appraisal District, during the year rehabilitation occurs.
"Building Standards Commission" is the commission created under Sec. 7-77, Article IV.
Minimum Building Standards Code of the Fort Worth City Code.
"Capital Investment" includes only real property improvements such as new facilities and
structures, site improvements, facility expansion, and facility modernization. Capital Investment
does NOT include land acquisition costs and/or any existing improvements, or personal property
(such as machinery, equipment, and/or supplies and inventory).
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"City of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Policy Statement" means the policy adopted by City Council
on February 29, 2000.
"Commercial/Industrial Development Project" is a development project which proposes to
construct or rehabilitate commercial/industrial facilities on property that is (or meets the
requirements to be) zoned commercial, industrial or mixed use as defined by the City of Fort
Worth Zoning Ordinance.
"Community Facility Development Project"is a development project which proposes to construct
or rehabilitate community facilities on property that allows such use as defined by the City of
Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
"Eligible Rehabilitation" includes only physical improvements to real property. Eligible
Rehabilitation does NOT include personal property (such as furniture, appliances, equipment,
and/or supplies).
"Gross Floor Area" is measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor
level, except that portion of the basement used only for utilities or storage, and any areas within
the building used for off-street parking.
"Minimum Building Standards Code" is Article IV of the Fort Worth City Code adopted pursuant
to Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 54 and 214.
"Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)" and "Women Business Enterprise (WBE)" is a minority or
woman owned business that has received certification as either a certified MBE or certified
WBE by either the North Texas Regional Certification Agency (NTRCA) or the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDot), Highway Division.
"Mixed-Use Development Project" is a development project which proposes to construct or
rehabilitate mixed-use facilities in which residential uses constitute 20 percent or more of the
total gross floor area, and office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses
constitute 10 percent or more of the total gross floor area and is on property that is (or meets
the requirements to be) zoned mixed-use as described by the City of Fort Worth Zoning
Ordinance.
"Multi-family.Development Project" is a development project which proposes to construct or
rehabilitate multi-family residential living units on property that is (or meets the requirements to
be) zoned multi-family or mixed use as defined by the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
"Project" means a "Residential Project", "Commercial/Industrial Development
Project,"Community Facility Development Project", "Mixed-Use Development Project", or a
"Multi-family Development Project."
"Reinvestment Zone" is an area designated as such by the City of Fort Worth in accordance
with the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act codified in Chapter 312 of the Texas
Tax Code, or an area designated as an enterprise zone pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, codified in Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code.
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III. MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
A. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN A NEZ
1. For residential property purchased before NEZ designation, a homeowner shall be
eligible to apply for a tax abatement by meeting the following:
a. Property is owner-occupied and the primary residence of the homeowner prior to
the final NEZ designation. Homeowner shall provide proof of ownership by a
warranty deed, affidavit of heirship, or a probated will, and shall show proof of
primary residence by homestead exemption; and
b. Property is rehabilitated after NEZ designation and City Council approval of the
tax abatement.
c. Homeowner must perform Eligible Rehabilitation on the property after NEZ
designation equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property; and
d. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status when the abatement application is
submitted.
2. For residential property purchased after NEZ designation, a homeowner shall be
eligible to apply for a tax abatement by meeting the following:
a. Property is constructed or rehabilitated after NEZ designation and City Council
approval of the tax abatement;
b. Property is owner-occupied and is the primary residence of the homeowner.
Homeowner shall provide proof of ownership by a warranty deed, affidavit of
heirship, or a probated will, and shall show proof of primary residence by
homestead exemption;
c. For rehabilitated property, Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be
equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property. The seller or
owner shall provide the City information to support rehabilitation costs;
d. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status when the abatement application is
submitted; and
e. Property is in conformance with the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
3. For investor owned single family property, an investor shall be eligible to apply for a
tax abatement by meeting the following:
a. Property is constructed or rehabilitated after NEZ designation and City Council
approval of the tax abatement;
b. For rehabilitated property, Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be
equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property;
c. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status when the abatement application is
submitted; and
d. Property is in conformance with the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
B. MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LOCATED IN A NEZ
1. 100% Abatement for 5 vears.
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of five years or
less, this section shall apply.
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Abatements for multi-family development projects for up to 5 years are subject to
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
In order to be eligible for a property tax abatement upon completion, a newly
constructed or rehabilitated multi-family development project in a NEZ must satisfy
the following:
At least twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated shall
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such units shall be set aside for
persons at or below 80% of the median income as defined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordability requirement on a case-by-case basis; and
(a) For a multi-family development project constructed after NEZ designation, the
project must provide at least five (5) residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
(b) For a rehabilitation project, the property must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such Eligible Rehabilitation costs
must come from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential living units or
a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000.
2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes up to 10 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years, this section shall apply.
Abatements for multi-family development projects for up to 10 years are subject to
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
Years 1 through 5 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Multi-family projects shall be eligible for 100% abatement of City ad valorem taxes
for years one through five of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfaction of
the following:
At least twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated shall
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such units shall be set aside for
persons at or below 80% of the median income as defined by the U.S.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development_ City Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordability requirement on a case-by-case basis; and
a. For a multi-family development project constructed after NEZ designation, the
project must provide at least five (5) residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, the property must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such Eligible Rehabilitation costs
must come from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential living units or
a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000.
Years 6 through 10 of th e Tax Abatement Agree ment
Multi-family projects shall be eligible for a 1%-100% abatement of City ad valorem
taxes for years six through ten of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
satisfaction of the following:
a. At least twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated shall
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such units shall be set aside for
persons at or below 80% of the median income as defined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordability requirement on a case-by-case basis; and
1. For a multi-family development project constructed after NEZ designation, the
project must provide at least five (5) residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
2. For a rehabilitation project, the property must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such Eligible Rehabilitation costs
must come from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential living units or
a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000.
b. Any other terms as City Council of the City of Fort Worth deems appropriate,
including, but not limited to:
1. utilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upon per centage of the total
costs for construction contracts;
2. utilization of certified minority and women owned business enterprises for an
agreed upon percentage of the total costs for construction contracts;
3. property inspection;
4. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth residents .
5. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Central City residents
6. landscaping;
7. tenant selection plans; and
8. management plans.
C. COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS LOCATED IN A NEZ
1. 100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes for 5 years
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If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of five years or
less, this section shall apply.
Abatements for Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities Development
Projects for up to 5 years are subject to City Council approval. The applicant may
apply with the Housing Department for such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
In order to be eligible for a property tax abatement, a newly constructed or
rehabilitated commercial/industrial and community facilities development project in a
NEZ must satisfy the following:
a. A commercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
constructed after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital Investment of
$75,000; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible
Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of
the property, or$75,000, whichever is greater.
2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes up to 10 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years, this section shall apply.
Abatements agreements for a Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities
Development projects for up to 10 years are subject to City Council approval. The
applicant may apply with the Economic and Community Development Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
Years 1 through 5 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities Development projects shall be
eligible for 100% abatement of City ad valorem taxes for the first five years of the
Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfaction of the following:
a. A commercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
constructed after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital Investment of
$75,000; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after IVEZ designation. Eligible
Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of
the property, or$75,000, whichever is greater.
Years 6 through 10 of th e Tax Abatement Agree ment
Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities Development projects shall be
eligible for 1%-100% abatement of City ad valorem taxes for years six through ten of
the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfaction of the following:
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a. A commercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
constructed after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital
Investment of $75,000 and must meet the requirements of subsection (c)
below ; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation.
Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the
Base Value of the property, or $75,000, whichever is greater and meet
the requirements of subsection (c) below.
C. Any other terms as City Council of the City of Fort Worth deems
appropriate, including, but not limited to:
1. utilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upon percentage of
the total costs for construction contracts;
2. utilization of certified minority and women owned business enterprises
for an agreed upon percentage of the total costs for construction
contracts;
3. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of F ort Worth residents;
4. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Central City residents;
and
5. landscaping.
D. MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LOCATED IN A NEZ
1. 100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes for 5 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of five years or
less, this section shall apply.
Abatements for Mixed-Use Development Projects for up to 5 years are subject to
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
In order to be eligible for a property tax abatement, upon completion, a newly
constructed or rehabilitated mixed-use development project in a NEZ must satisfy the
following:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of the total Gross
Floor Area of the project; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses in the
project constitute 10 percent or more of the total Gross Floor Area of the project;
and
(1) A mixed-use development project constructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
(2) For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation.
Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base
Value of the property, or$200,000, whichever is greater.
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2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes up to 10 gars
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years this section shall apply.
Abatements agreements for a Mixed Use Development projects for up to 10 years
are subject to City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing
Department for such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement before construction or rehabilitation
is started and the application for the tax abatement must be approved by City
Council.
Years 1 through 5 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Mixed Use Development projects shall be eligible for 100% abatement of City ad
valorem taxes for the first five years of the Tax Abatement Agreement Upon the
satisfaction of the following:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of the total Gross
Floor Area of the project; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses in the
project constitute 10 percent or more of the total Gross Floor Area of the project;
and
c. A new mixed-use development project constructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or for a rehabilitation project, it
must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the
property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of the property, or $200,000,
whichever is greater.
Years 6 through 10 of th e Tax Abatement Agree ment
Mixed Use Development projects shall be eligible for 1-100% abatement of City ad
valorem taxes for years six through ten of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
satisfaction of the following:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of the total Gross
Floor Area of the project; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses in the
project constitute 10 percent or more of the total Gross Floor Area of the project;
c. A new mixed-use development project constructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or for a rehabilitation project, it
must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the
property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of the property, or $200,000,
whichever is greater; and
d. Any other terms as City Council of the City of Fort Worth deems appropriate,
including, but not limited to:
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1. utilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upon percentage of the
total costs for construction-contracts,-
2.
contracts;2. utilization of certified minority and women owned business enterprises for
an agreed upon percentage of the total costs for construction contracts;
3. property inspection,-
4. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth residents
5. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Central City residents
6. landscaping;
7. tenant selection plans; and
8. management plans.
E. ABATEMENT GUIDELINES
1. If a NEZ is located in a Tax Increment Financing District, City Council will determine
on a case-by-case basis if the tax abatement incentives in Section III will be offered
to eligible Projects. Eligible Projects must meet all eligibility requirements specified
in Section III.
2. If a Project is located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in order
to be considered "eligible" to apply for a tax abatement under this Policy, the
Woodhaven Community Development Corporation and the Woodhaven
Neighborhood Association must have submitted a letter of support for the Project to
the City of Fort Worth
3. In order to be eligible to apply for a tax abatement, the property owner/developer
must:
a. Not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the
owner/developer ; and
b. Not have any City of Fort Worth liens filed against any property owned by the
applicant property owner/developer. "Liens" include, but are not limited to, weed
liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving I iens.
4. Projects to be constructed on property to be purchased under a contract for deed are
not eligible for tax abatements.
5. Once a NEZ property owner of a residential property (including multi-family) in the
NEZ satisfies the criteria set forth in Sections IIIA, E.1. and E.2. and applies for an
abatement, a property owner may enter into a tax abatement agreement with the City
of Fort Worth. The tax abatement agreement shall automatically terminate if the
property subject to the tax abatement agreement is in violation of the City of Fort
Worth's Minimum Building Standards Code and the owner is convicted of such
violation.
6. A tax abatement granted under the criteria set forth in Section III. can only be
granted once for a property in a NEZ for a maximum term of as specified in the
agreement. If a property on which tax is being abated is sold, the City will assign the
tax abatement agreement for the remaining term once the new owner submits an
application.
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7. A property owner/developer of a multifamily development, commercial, industrial,
community facilities and mixed-use development project in the NEZ who desires a
tax abatement under Sections 111.6, C or D must:
a. Satisfy the criteria set forth in Sections I11.B, C or D, as applicable, and Sections
III.E.1 E.2; and E3. and
b. File an application with the Housing Department, as applicable; and
c. The property owner must enter into a tax abatement agreement with the City of
Fort Worth. In addition to the other terms of agreement, the tax abatement
agreement shall provide that the agreement shall automatically terminate if the
owner receives one conviction of a violation of the City of Fort Worth's Minimum
Building Standards Code regarding the property subject to the abatement
agreement during the term of the tax abatement agreement; and
d. If a property in the NEZ on which tax is being abated is sold, the new owner may
enter into a tax abatement agreement on the property for the remaining term.
8. If the terms of the tax abatement agreement are not met, the City Council has the
right to cancel or amend the abatement agreement. In the event of cancellation, the
recapture of abated taxes shall be limited to the year(s) in which the default occurred
or continued.
9. The terms of the agreement shall include the City of Fort Worth's right to: (1) review
and verify the applicant's financial statements in each year during the life of the
agreement prior to granting a tax abatement in any given year, (2) conduct an on site
inspection of the project in each year during the life of the abatement to verify
compliance with the terms of the tax abatement agreement, (3) terminate the
agreement if the Project contains or will contain a sexually oriented business (4
terminate the agreement, as determined in City's sole discretion, if the Project
contains or will contain a liquor store or package store.
10. Upon completion of construction of the facilities, the City shall no less than annually
evaluate each project receiving abatement to insure compliance with the terms of the
agreement. Any incidents of non-compliance will be reported to the City Council.
On or before February 1st of every year during the life of the agreement, any
individual or entity receiving a tax abatement from the City of Fort Worth shall
provide information and documentation which details the property owner's
compliance with the terms of the respective agreement and shall certify that the
owner is in compliance with each applicable term of the agreement. Failure to report
this information and to provide the required certification by the above deadline shall
result in cancellation of agreement and any taxes abated in the prior year being due
and payable.
11. If a property in the NEZ on which tax is being abated is sold, the new owner may
enter into a tax abatement agreement on the property for the remaining term. Any
sale, assignment or lease of the property which is not permitted in the tax abatement
agreement results in cancellation of the agreement and recapture of any taxes
abated after the date on which an unspecified assignment occurred.
F. APPLICATION FEE
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1. The application fee for residential tax abatements governed under Section IIIA is
$25.
2. The application fee for multi-family, commercial, industrial, community facilities and
mixed-use development projects governed under Sections III.B., C. and D., is one-
half of one percent (0.5%) of the proposed Project's Capital Investment, not to
exceed $1,000. The application fee will be refunded upon issuance of certificate of
final occupancy and once the property owner enters into a tax abatement agreement
with the City. Otherwise, the Application Fee shall not be credited or refunded to any
party for any reason.
IV. FEE WAIVERS
A. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS/PROPERTIES
1. City Council shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether a Project that will
contain or contains a liquor store or package store is eligible to apply for a fee
waiver.
2. If a Project is located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in order
to be considered "eligible" to apply for a fee waiver under this Policy, the Woodhaven
Community Development Corporation and the Woodhaven Neighborhood
Association must have submitted a letter of support for the Project to the City of Fort
Worth.
3. Projects to be constructed on property to be purchased under a contract for deed are
not eligible for development fee waivers.
4. In order for a property owner/developer to be eligible to apply for fee waivers for a
Project, the property owner/developer:
a. must submit an application to the City;
b. must not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the
owner/developer or applicant;
c. must not have any City liens filed against any property owned by the applicant
property owner/developer, including but not limited to, weed liens, demolition
liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving liens; and
d. of a Project that will contain or contains a liquor store, package store or a sexually
oriented business has received City Council's determination that the Project is
eligible to apply for fee waivers.
Approval of the. application and waiver of the fees shall not be deemed to be
approval of any aspect of the Project. Before construction, the applicant must
ensure that the project is located in the correct zoning district.
B. DEVELOPMENT FEES
Once the Application for NEZ Incentives has been approved and certified by the City, the
following fees for services performed by the City of Fort Worth for Projects in the NEZ
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are waived for new construction projects or rehabilitation projects that expend at least
30% of the Base Value of the property on Eligible Rehabilitation costs:
1. All building permit related fees (including Plans Review and Inspections)
2. Plat application fee (including concept plan, preliminary plat, final plat, short form
replat)
3. Board of Adjustment application fee
4. Demolition fee
5. Structure moving fee
6. Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) application fee
7. Zoning application fee
8. Street and utility easement vacation application fee
Other development related fees not specified above will be considered for approval by
City Council on a case-by-case basis.
C. IMPACT FEES
1. Single family and multi-family residential development projects in the N EZ.
Automatic 100% waiver of water and wastewater impact fees will be applied.
2. Commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or community facility development projects in the
NEZ.
a. Automatic 100% waiver of water and wastewater impact fees up to $55,000 or
equivalent to two 6-inch meters for each commercial, industrial, mixed-use or
community facility development project.
b. If the project requests an impact fee waiver exceeding $55,000 or requesting a
waiver for larger and/or more than two 6-inch meter, then City Council approval is
required. Applicant may request the additional amount of impact fee waiver
through the Housing Department.
V. RELEASE OF CITY LIENS
A. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS/PROPERTIES
1. City Council shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether a Project that will
contain or.contains a liquor store or package store is eligible to apply for a fee
waiver.
2. If a Project is located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in order
to be considered "eligible"to apply for release of city liens under this Policy, the
Woodhaven Community Development Corporation and the Woodhaven
Neighborhood Association must have submitted a letter of support for the Project to
the City of Fort Worth.
3. Projects to be constructed on property to be purchased under a contract for deed are
not eligible for any release of City Liens.
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4. In order for a property owner/developer to be eligible to apply for a release of city
liens contained in Section V.B., C., D., and E. for a Project, the property
owner/developer:
a. must submit an application to the City;
b. must not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the
owner/developer;
b. must not have been subject to a Building Standards Commission's Order of
Demolition where the property was demolished within the last five (5) years,-
c.
ears;c. must not have any City of Fort Worth liens filed against any other property owned
by the applicant property owner/developer. "Liens" includes, but is not limited to,
weed liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving liens; and
d. of a Project that contains or will contain a liquor store, package store or a sexually
oriented business has received City Council's determination the Project is eligible
to apply for release of City liens.
B. WEED LIENS
The following are eligible to apply for release of weed liens:
1. Single unit owners performing rehabilitation on their properties.
2. Builders or developers constructing new homes on vacant lots .
3. Owners performing rehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties.
4. Developers constructing new multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use or
community facility development projects.
C. DEMOLITION LIENS
Builders or developers developing or rehabilitating a property for a Project are eligible to
apply for release of demolition liens for up to $30,000. Releases of demolition liens in
excess of$30,000 are subject to City Council approval.
D. BOARD-UP/OPEN STRUCTURE LIENS
The following are eligible to apply for release of board-up/open structure liens:
1. Single unit owners performing rehabilitation on their properties.
2. Builders or developers constructing new single family homes on vacant lots.
3. Owners performing rehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties.
4. Developers constructing multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or
community facility projects.
E. PAVING LIENS
The following are eligible to apply for release of paving liens:
1. Single unit owners performing rehabilitation on their properties.
2. Builders or developers constructing new homes on vacant lots.
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3. Owners performing rehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties.
4. Developers constructing multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or
community facility projects.
VI. PROCEDURAL STEPS
A. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
1. The applicant for NEZ incentives under Sections III. IV., and V. must complete and
submit a City of Fort Worth "Application for NEZ Incentives" and pay the appropriate
application fee to the Housing Department, as applicable.
2. The applicant for incentives under Sections III.C.2 and D.2 must also complete and
submit a City of Fort Worth "Application for Tax Abatement" and pay the appropriate
application fee to the Economic Development Office. The application fee, review,
evaluation and approval will be governed by City of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Policy
Statement for Qualifying Development Projects.
B. CERTIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTIONS III. IV, AND V
1. The Housing Department will review the application for accuracy and
completeness. Once the Housing Department determines that the application is
complete, the Housing Department will certify the property owner/developer's
eligibility to receive tax abatements and/or basic incentives based on the criteria set
forth in Section III., IV., and V. of this policy, as applicable. Once an applicant's
eligibility is certified, the Housing Department will inform appropriate departments
administering the incentives. An orientation meeting with City departments and the
applicant may be scheduled. The departments include:
a. Housing Department: property tax abatement for residential properties and multi-
family development projects, release of City liens.
b. Economic Development Office: property tax abatement for commercial,
industrial, community facilities or mixed-use development projects.
c. Development Department: development fee waivers.
d. Water Department: impact fee waivers.
e. Other appropriate departments, if applicable.
2. Once Development Department, Water Department, Economic Development Office,
and/or other appropriate department receive a certified application from the Housing
Department, each department/office shall fill out a "Verification of NEZ Incentives for
Certified NEZ Incentives Application" and return it to the Housing Department for
record keeping and tracking.
C. APPLICATION REVIEW AND EVALUATION FOR APPLICATIONS
1. Property Tax Abatement for Residential Properties and Multi-family Development
Projects
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a. For a completed and certified application for no more than five years of tax
abatement, with Council approval, the City Manager shall execute a tax
abatement agreement with the applicant.
b. For a completed and certified multi-family development project application for
more than five years of tax abatement:
(1) The Housing Department will evaluate a completed and certified application
based on:
(a) The project's increase in the value of the tax base.
(b) Costs to the City (such as infrastructure participation, etc.).
(c) Percent of construction contracts committed to:
(i) Fort Worth based firms, and
(ii) Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).
(d) Other items which the City and the applicant may negotiate.
(2) Consideration by Council Committee.
Based upon the outcome of the evaluation, Housing Department may present
the application to the City Council's Economic Development Committee.
Should the Housing Department present the application to the Economic
Development Committee, the Committee will consider the application at an
open meeting. The Committee may:
(a) Approve the application. Staff will then incorporate the application into a
tax abatement agreement which will be sent to the City Council with the
Committee's recommendation to approve the agreement; or
(b) Request modifications to the application. Housing Department staff will
discuss the suggested modifications with the applicant and then, if the
requested modifications are made, resubmit the modified application to
the Committee for consideration; or
(c) Deny the application. The applicant may appeal the Committee's finding
by requesting the City Council to: (a) disregard the Committee's finding
and (b) instruct city staff to incorporate the application into a tax
abatement agreement for future consideration by the City Council.
(3) Consideration by the City Council
The City Council retains sole authority to approve or deny any tax abatement
agreement and is under no obligation to approve any tax abatement
application or tax abatement agreement. The City of Fort Worth is under no
obligation to provide tax abatement in any amount or value to any applicant.
c. Effective Date for Approved Agreements
All tax abatements approved by the City Council will become effective on
January 1 of the year following the year in which a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
is issued for the qualifying development project (unless otherwise specified in the
tax abatement agreement). Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, taxes
levied during the construction of the project shall be due and payable.
2. Property Tax Abatement for Commercial, Industrial, Community Facilities, and
Mixed-Use Development Projects
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a. For a completed and certified application for no more than five years of tax
abatement, with Council approval, the City Manager shall execute a tax
abatement agreement with the applicant.
b. For a completed and certified application for more than five years of tax
abatement:
(1) The Economic Development Office will evaluate a completed and certified
application based on:
(a) The project's increase in the value of the tax base.
(b) Costs to the City (such as infrastructure participation, etc.).
(c) Percent of construction contracts committed to:
(i) Fort Worth based firms, and
(ii) Minority and Women owned B usiness Enterprises (M/WBEs).
(d) Other items which the City and the applicant may negotiate.
(2) Consideration by Council Committee
Based upon the outcome of the evaluation, the Economic Development
Office may present the application to the City Council's Economic
Development Committee. Should the Economic Development Office present
the application to the Economic Development Committee, the Committee will
consider the application at an open meeting. The Committee may:
(a) Approve the application. Staff will then incorporate the application into a
tax abatement agreement which will be sent to the City Council with the
Committee's recommendation to approve the agreement; or
(b) Request modifications to the application. Economic Development Office
staff will discuss the suggested modifications with the applicant and then,
if the requested modifications are made, resubmit the modified application
to the Committee for consideration; or
(c) Deny the application. The applicant may appeal the Committee's finding
by requesting the City Council to: (a) disregard the Committee's finding
and (b) instruct city staff to incorporate the application into a tax
abatement agreement for future consideration by the City Council.
(3) Consideration by the City Council
The City Council retains sole authority to approve or deny any tax abatement
agreement and is under no obligation to approve any tax abatement
application or tax abatement agreement. The City of Fort Worth is under no
obligation to provide tax abatement in any amount or value to any applicant.
c. Effective Date for Approved Agreements
All tax abatements approved by the City Council will become effective on
January 1 of the year following the year in which a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
is issued for the qualifying development project (unless otherwise specified in the
tax abatement agreement). Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, taxes
levied during the construction of the project shall be due and payable.
3. Development Fee Waivers
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a. For certified applications of development fee waivers that do not require Council
approval, the Development Department will review the certified applicant's
application and grant appropriate incentives.
b. For certified applications of development fee waivers that require Council
approval, City staff will review the certified applicant's application and make
appropriate recommendations to the City Council.
4. Impact Fee Waiver
a. For certified applications of impact fee waivers that do not require Council
approval, the Water Department will review the certified applicant's application
and grant appropriate incentives.
b. For certified applications of impact fee waivers that require Council approval, the
Water Department will review the certified applicant's application and make
appropriate recommendations to the City Council.
5. Release of City Liens
For certified applications of release of City liens, the Housing Department will release
the appropriate liens.
VII. OTHER INCENTIVES
A. Plan reviews of proposed development projects in the NEZ will be expedited by the
Development Department.
B. The City Council may add the following incentives to a NEZ in the Resolution adopting
the NEZ:
1. Municipal sales tax refund
2. Homebuyers assistance
3. Gap financing
4. Land assembly
5. Conveyance of tax foreclosure properties
6. Infrastructure improvements
7. Support for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications
8. Land use incentives and zoning/building code exemptions, e.g., mixed-use, density
bonus, parking exemption
9. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
10. Public Improvement District (PID)
11. Tax-exempt bond financing
12. New Model Blocks
13. Loan guarantees
14. Equity investments
15. Other incentives that will effectuate the intent and purposes of NEZ.
VIII. Ineligible Projects
The following Projects or Businesses shall not be eligible for any incentives under the ity' of
May 27, 2003 17
Fort Worth's Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives:
Sexually Oriented Businesses
May 27, 2003 18
EXHLBIT B
Property Description
5925 Blackmore Avenue
Block 412; Lots 13 &14; Chamberlain Arlington Hts 2nd
FORT WORTH EXHIBIT C
Application No.
CITY OF FORT WORTH /
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ) PROGRAM
PROJECT CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
FORM B FOR INVESTOR OWNERS (SINGLE FAMILY ONLY)
I. APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Please submit the following documentation with each property requested:
A completed application form
A list of all properties owned by the applicant in Fort Worth
Application fee of$25.00—cashier's check (for tax abatement applications only)
0� Proof of ownership, such as a warranty deed, affidavit of heirship, or a probated will OR
evidence of site control, such as option to buy
❑ Title abstract of the property(optional)
For.Rehabilitation Projects Only:
A completed'set of Rehabilitation (Remodel)Plan and a list of eligible rehabilitation
costs*, (for applications of tax abatements and development fee waivers-for rehab _
projects only)
* Eligible rehabilitation includes only physical improvements to real property. It does NOT include personal
property such as furniture, appliances, equipment, and/or supplies. Total eligible rehabilitation costs shall equal
to or exceed 30% of the Tarrant County Appraisal District (TAD) appraised value of the structure during the
year rehabilitation occurs.
YOU MUST APPLY FOR TAX ABATEMENT BEFORE ANY BUILDING PERMITS ARE ISSUED FOR
YOUR PROPERTY.
11. Applicant/AGENT INFORMATION
1. Applicant: J_V-L-)rn,, Pl&ke g>_ SejtplGtf".f Contact Person:
3. Address: 54 C C. i vti�Y1�f�1 �mC�c K� 7� �� t 4� 2C �7 �
Street City State Zip
4. Phone no.: I1) �I !OLI 4 1 5. Fax No.:
.6. Email: \ J
7. Agent(if any).
8. Address:
Street City State Zip
9. Phone no.: 10. Fax No.:
11. Email:
If you need further information or clarification, please contact Jamie Warner at (817) 392-7507 or
Elizee Michel at(817) 392-7336.
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III. PROPERTY ELIGIBILITY
1. Please list down the addresses and legal descriptions of the property where you are applying
for NEZ incentives and other properties you own in Fort Worth. Attach metes and bounds
description if no address or legal description is available.
Table 1 Property Ownership
Address Zip Legal Description
Code Subdivision Lot No. Block No.
(Project Location) &aM 6e(a' f /
qZS j0C kl��o U V 24A 13, I
(Please attach additional sheets of paper as needed.)
2. For each properties listed in Table 1,please check the boxes below to indicate if.
• there are taxes due; or
• there are City liens; or
• you have been subject to a Building Standards Commission's Order of Demolition where the-
property was demolished within the last five years.
Table 2 Property Taxes and City Liens
Address Property City Liens on Property
Taxes Weed Board-up/Open Demolition Paving Order of
Due Liens Stucture Liens Liens Liens Demolition
El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ 11 ❑
❑ ❑ . ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Please attach additional sheets of paper as needed.)
3. Do you own other properties under other names? ZYes ❑ No
If Yes, please specifyn n�
ht�, �p�� T��Qr 1-1^,�-4 ` — a d ��
4. Does the proposed development con orm with City of Fort Worth Zoning? 11�rYes n No
5. Is this property under a contract for deed? ❑ Yes Ei�<o
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6. Are you planning .for new construction or rehab?
VNew Construction total
7. What is the status of construction?
EKIn Planning Stage Q Under Construction ❑ Completed .
8. If construction has been completed,when was it completed?
9. Flow much is the total development cost?
10. If it is a rehab property, will the rehabilitation work* done on the roperty equal to at least
30% of the Tarrant County Appraisal District(TAD) assessed value of the structure during
the year rehabilitation (remodeled) occurred? [a es ❑ No
11. How much is the total square footage of your property? square feet
*Only physical improvements to real property is eligible. DO NOT include personal property
such as furniture, appliances, equipment, and/or supplies.
!V. INCENTIVES
1.What incentives are you applying for?
[Municipal Property Tax Abatements
Development Fee Waivers
All building permit related fees (including Plans Review and Inspections)
[Plat application fee (including concept plan,prelinunary plat, final plat, short form replat)
❑ Board of Adjustment application fee
❑ Demolition fee
❑ Structure moving fee
❑ Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) application fee
[�Zoning application fee
❑ Street and utility easement
Impact Fee Waivers
❑ Impact fee waiver
Meter Size How many meters?
Release of City Liens
❑ Weed liens
❑ Board up/open structure liens
❑ Demolition liens
❑ Paving liens
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V. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I hereby certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I hereby
acknowledge that I have received a copy of NEZ Basic Incentives, which governs the granting of tax
abatements, fee waivers and release of City liens, and that any VIOLATION of the terms of the NEZ
Basic Incentives or MISREPRESENTATION shall constitute grounds for rejection of an application or
termination of incentives at the discretion of the City.
I understand that the approval of fee waivers and other incentives shall not be deemed to be approval of
any aspect of the project. I understand that I am responsible in obtaining required permits and
inspections from the City and in ensuring the project is located in the correct zoning district.
1 agree to provide any additional information for determining eligibility as requested by the City.
(TYPED.NAME) (AYHORIZED SIGNATURE) (DATE)
Please mail, fax or email your application to:
City of Fort Worth,Housing Department
1000 Throckmorton Street,Fort Worth,Texas 76102
(817)392-7328
Jamie.Warner@fortworthgov.org
Electronic version of this form is available by request. Please call 817-392-7507 to request a copy. For
more information on the NEZ Program,please visit our web site at www.fortworthgov.org/housing.
For Office Use Only
Application No. In which NEZ? Council District
Application Completed Date(Received Date): Conform with Zoning? ❑Yes ❑No
TAD ID Contract for deed? ❑ Yes ❑ No Type? ❑ New construction ❑ Rehab
Construction completion date? ❑ Before NEZ ❑ After NEZ Ownership ❑ Yes ❑No
Rehab at or higher than 30%? ❑ Yes ❑No Consistent with the NEZ plan? ❑ Yes ❑No
Tax current on this property? ❑ Yes ❑No Tax current on other properties? ❑Yes ❑No
City liens on this property? City liens on other properties?
• Weed liens ❑ Yes ❑ No . Weed liens ❑ Yes ❑No
• Board-up/open structure liens ❑ Yes ❑ No • Board-up/open structure liens ❑Yes ❑No
• Demolition liens ❑ Yes ❑ No . Demolition liens ❑Yes ❑No
• Paving liens ❑ Yes ❑ No . Paving liens ❑Yes ❑No
• Order of demolition ❑ Yes ❑ No • Order of demolition ❑Yes ❑No
Certified? ❑ Yes ❑No Certified by Date certification issued?
If not certified,reason
Referred to: ❑Economic bevelopment ❑Housing ❑Development ❑Water ❑Code ❑TPW
Revised April 15,2003
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"� WARRANTY DEED
Date: MAY 16,2003
Grantor: CHRISTOPHER LEE JOHNSON
Grantor's Mailing Address:
Grantee:JEROME G.PLAKE AND SEAN K EOFF
5,tn 5 0 i�'�,h .r, ct.kJ {
Grantee's Mailing Address: 5�' ° A"^^= -''^"'r FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76-�
Consideration: TEN AND NO/100-------(5 10.00)--DOLLARS and other good and valuable consideration,the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed;
Property(including any improvements):
LOTS 13 AND 14,BLOCK 412,CHAMBERLAIN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,SECOND FILING,AN ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN
VOLUME 63,PAGE 40,PLAT RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS.
Reservations from and Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty:
THIS CONVEYANCE IS EXECUTED,DELIVERED AND ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXES
FOR THE CURRENT YEAR,ROLLBACK TAXES DUE TO THIS CONVEYANCE OR GRANTEE'S USE OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY, MAINTENANCE FUND LIENS, ZONING ORDINANCES, UTILITY DISTRICT
ASSESSMENTS AND STANDBY FEES,IF ANY,ANY AND ALL VALID UTILITY EASEMENTS CREATED
BY THE DEDICATION DEED OR PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION IN WHICH SAID REAL PROPERTY IS
-LOCATED, RECORDED EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, MINERAL RESERVATIONS AND LEASES,
RESTRICTIONS,COVENANTS,CONDITIONS,RIGHTS OF WAY EASEMENTS,IF ANY,AFFECTING THE
HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY.
Grantor,for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty,grants,
sells,and conveys to Grantee the property,together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any
wise belonging, to have and hold it to Grantee, Grantee's heirs,executors, administrators, successors, or assigns
forever. Grantor hereby binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs,executors,administrators,and successors to warrant and
forever defend all and singular the property to Grantee and Grantee's heirs,executors,administrators,successors and
assigns,against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof,except as to the
reservations from and exceptions to warranty.
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Warranty Deed(WDvi) Page-t-
When the context requires,singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.
- CHRISTOPHER LEE JOHNS44
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
This instrument was acknowledged before me on L day of Z3 by
CHRISTOPHER LEE JORNSON.
[Seal]
Notary Public,State of TEXA
Printed Name:
,nr � STACEY JANDRUCKC) Notary's Commission Expires:
Notary Public �
S TE OF TEXAS ST ATE
5 tFy CM".FXp.03/26/04
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OR
JERON E G.PLAKE AND SEAN K.EOFF BEADLES,NEWMAN&LAWLER
542 A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
6t07 ATTORNEYS AT LAW
f O c� 3500 HULEN STREET
FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76107
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Account Number: 00519308
Georeference: 7000-412-13
Property Location: 5925 Blackmore Ave, Fort Worth
Owner Information: Plake, Jerome & Sean Eoff
5409 Chimney Rock Rd
Fort Worth Tx 76112
4 Prior Owners)
Legal Description: Chamberlain Arlington Hts 2Nd
Blk 412 Lts 13 & 14
Taxi ng 026 City of Fort Worth
Jurisdictions: 099 Regional Water District
220 Tarrant County
224 Tarrant County Hospital Dist
225 Tarrant County College Dist
905 Fort Worth ISD
This information is intended for reference only and is subject to change. It may not
accurately reflect the complete status of the account as actually carried in TAD's
database.
Certified Values for Tax Year 2003
Land Impr 2003 Total** 2002 Total
Market Value $ 2,500 $ 8,400 $ 10,900
Appraised Value* $ 2,500 $ 8,400 $ 10,900 $ 7,800
Approximate Size*** 450
Land Acres 0.0000
Land SgFt 0
*Appraised value may be less than market value due to state-mandated limitations on value increases
**A zero value indicates that the property record has not yet been completed for the indicated tax year
***Rounded
Exemptions:
Property Data
Deed Date: 05/16/2003 Class: 002
Deed Vol: 016727 State Code: Al Single Family
Deed Page: 0338 Garage Bays: 00
Year Built: 1952 Central Air: N
Pct Complete: 100 Central Heat: N L—�—J-
TAD Map: 2024 380 Pool: N -
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Account: 00000519308 Acres: 0.143 2003 Values
APD: 7000 412 13 20 Yr Built: 0 Improvement 8400
Location: 0005925BLACKMORE Frozen Yr: NONE Land 2500
AVE Frozen 2003 Exemptions
Prope
Tax Legal: CHAMBERLAIN Amt:
0 Account Search ARLINGTON HTS ND Sq Ft: 0
BLK412LTS13&14
ZI Tax EStimatar
Def. Start: NONE
Rates and Owner: PLAKE,JEROME&SEAN Def. End: NONE
EOFF Roll: R
Exemptions 5409 CHIMNEY ROCK
13 Penalty and RD
Interest FORT
WORTH TX 76112-
7 Tax Calendar 2953
7 Tax Entities
7 Entity ReportsTrEatSlmib r _
S Auctions cu11'rent$to
!3 Auto Registration
7 Liquor Permit Year Unit Amount Paid Levy Penalty Interest Col Total
u Due Penalty Due
13 Locations 2003 026 94.28 0.00 94.28 0.00 0,00 0.00 94.28
0 Links 2003 220 29.70 0.00 29.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.70
13 Contact Us 2003 223 2.18 0.00 2.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.18
2003 224 25.66 0.00 25.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.66
2003 225 15.19 0.00 15.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.19
Login g�gister 2003 905 180.72 0.00 180.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 180.72
2003 347.73 0.00 347.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 347.73
Totals
Tax Web Home 2002 026 67.47 67.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SEARCH: 2002 220 21.25 21.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2002 223 1.56 1.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2002 224 18.13 18.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2002 225 10.87 10.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2002 905 131.49 131.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
=now, 2002 250.77 250.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
2001 026 62.28 62.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2001 220 19.78 19.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2001 223 1.44 1.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2001 224 16.85 16.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2001 225 7.66 7.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2001 905 118.16 118.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2001 226.17 226.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
2000 026 54.25 54.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2000 220 17.04 17.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2000 223 1.24 1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2000 224 14.51 14.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2000 225 6.60 6.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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2000 905 101.75 101.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2000 195.39 195.39 MO 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1999 026 54.87 54.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1999 220 16.42 16.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1999 223 1.23 1.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1999 224 14.51 14.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1999 225 6.60 6.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1999 905 93.93 93.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1999 187,56 187.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1998 026 55.65 55.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1998 220 16.42 16.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1998 223 1.23 1.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1998 224 14.51 14.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1998 225 6.60 6.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1998 905 92.07 92.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1998 186.48 186.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1997 026 57.04 57.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1997 220 16.42 16.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1997 223 1.23 1.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1997 224 14.51 14.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1997 225 3.58 3.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1997 905 90.21 90.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1997 182.99 182.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1996 026 64.60 64.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1996 220 18.01 18.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1996 223 1.36 1.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1996 224 15.92 15.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1996 225 3.92 3.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1996 905 98.94 98.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1996 202.75 202.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1995 026 65.52 65.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1995 220 18.13 18.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1995 224 16.31 16.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1995 225 3.77 3.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1995 905 98.94 98.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1995 202.67 202.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1994 026 66.20 66.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1994 220 18.49 18.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1994 224 16.64 16.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1994 225 3.84 3.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1994 905 99.62 99.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1994 204.79 204.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
1993 026 75.32 75.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1993 220 21.55 21.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1993 224 19.19 19.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1993 225 3.70 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1993 905 112.18 112.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1993 231.94 231.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals
Grand 2,419.24 2,071.51 347.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 347.73
Totals
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EXHIBIT D
Project Description
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Jerry Plakc - December 22,2003
Fax: $17 777-9948
Efren`s Concrete and Remodeling proposes to furnish all necessary labor, equipment and
Materials to complete the scope of work shown herein for the job listed shove. This
being subject to the exclusion,requirements and qualification noted herein.
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Proposed to do a new house for Jerry Plake, It wi11 be a turn key. Price 50.00 Sq Ft.
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QUALIFICATION& AND NOTES:
I. Price shown herein is based upon 300'7o payment for work completed according to
agree upon payment schedule.
2. Ext7a work shall be commenced omly with properly executed change order.
3. Efren's Concrete guarantees the quality of its work for a period of 30 days during
this period faulty work shall be repaired or replaced at our expense.
4. This proposal is void if riot accepted within 30 days of date first shown herein.
5. This proposal becomes a contract if conditions and specifications are satisfactory
and hereby accepted. You are to do the work as specified.
This job defined by terms and conditions listed here in to be completed in a substantial
and workmanlike manner according to standard industry practices.
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BUILDING PAD S1,000-00 $ 1,500,00 $ 500.00 $ 3,000.00
FOUNDATION $5,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $500.00 $ 8,500.00
FLAT-WORK $ 1,000.00 $ 900.00 S $ 1,900,()0
ROUGH HARDWARE $450.00. $400.00 $ 150.00 $ 1,000.00
ROUGH CARPENTRY . $15,500.00 $ 7,500,00 $900.00 $ 23,$00.00
INSOLATION $ 1,500.00 $ x,000.00 $ $ 2,500.00
CABINETS $ 1,500.00 $ 1.,000.00 $ 2,500.00
EXTERIOR FINISH 33,500.01 $ 2,500.00 $ 6,000.00
EXTERIOR TRIM S1,000.00 31,500.00 $ 2,500100
DOORS I $ 11500.00 $ 600.00 $ 2,100.00
WINDOWS $ 1,500.0() 850.00 21350.00
FINISH HARDWARE $ 350,00 150.00 500.()0
GARAGE DOOR 650.00 150,00 800.00
ROOFING 2,000.00 1,1.00.00 3,200.00 "
FINISH CARPENTRY 1,500.00 2,5()0.00 4,000.00
INTER A.L WALL FINISH 2,500.00 1,500.00 4,000.00
PAINTING 1,500.00 1,500.00 3,0()0.0()
GRAND TOTAL $71,550.00
5747W, Ledbetter Dr. Dallas, Texas 75236 Office (972) 298-6347 Fax(972) 572-9843
JAN. 7.2004 2:16PM LMAERO
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EFREWS
CONCRETE
REARRING
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • QUALITY WORK LIC, #580655
Jerry Plak.e December 22,2003
Fax: $11 777-9945
Efren's Concrete and Remodeling proposes to furnish all necessary labor, equipment and
Materials to complete the scope of work shown herein for the job listed above. This
being subject to the exclusion,requirements and qualification noted herein.
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SCOPE QF WORK:
Proposed to do a new house for Jerry Plake. It will be a turn key. Price 50.00 Sq Ft.
Not including land. This price is base on the pJan#PRLM 1431. House Proper (A/C)
1431.
QUALIFICATIONS MM NO,I'ES:
I. Price shown herein is bwd upon 1001%o payment for work completed ac=rding to
agree upon payment schedule, .
2. Extra woik shall be commenced only with properly executed change order.
3. I fren's Concrete guarantees the quality of its work for a period of 30 days during
this period faulty work shall be repaired or replaced at our expense.
4.' This proposal is void if not accepted within 30 days of date first shown herein.
5. This,proposal becomes a contract if conditions and specifications are satisfactory
and hereby accepted. You are to do'the work as specified.
This job defined by terms and conditions listed here in to be completed in a substantial
and workmanlike manner according to standard industry practices.
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5747W, Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, Texas 75236 O.Mca (972) 298-6347 • Fax(972) 572-9943
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/10/2004
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2004
LOG NAME: 05CHIMNEYROCK REFERENCE NO.: C-19964
SUBJECT:
Tax Abatement Agreement with Jerome Plake and Sean Eoff for 5925 Blackmore Avenue in the
Ridglea/Como Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for the property located at 5925 Blackmore
Avenue; and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the attached Tax Abatement Agreement with Mr.
Jerome Plake and Mr. Sean Eoff are true and correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the attached Tax Abatement Agreement with Mr. Jerome
Plake and Mr. Sean Eoff of Fort Worth in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ)
Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Jerome Piake and Mr. Sean Eoff, owners of 5925 Blackmore Avenue located in the Ridglea/Como
NEZ, have applied for municipal tax abatement under the NEZ Basic Incentives (M&C G-1 3208R, M&C G-
13580, M&C G-13662, and M&C C-19551, as amended). The Housing Department reviewed the
application and certified that the property meets the eligibility criteria to receive the NEZ municipal property
tax abatement. The NEZ Basic Incentives offers a five-year municipal property tax abatement on the
increased value of improvements to the qualified owner of any new home constructed within a
NEZ. Jerome Plake and Sean Eoff will invest, at a minimum, $71,550 to construct a single-family home in
the Ridglea/Como NEZ. A description of the home to be constructed is attached as Exhibit "A". The
Agreement is attached as Exhibit "B".
Upon execution of the agreement, the total assessed value of improvements used for calculating municipal
property tax will be frozen for five years at the most recent pre-improvement value as defined by the
Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD). The abatement only applies to the improvement value, not to the
land. The term of the abatement shall begin on January 1 of the year following the calendar year in which
the house is sold to a homebuyer to be used as the buyer's primary residence, and unless sooner
terminated, shall end on December 31 immediately preceding the fifth anniversary of the beginning
date. In January 2004, TAD estimated the pre-improvement value for each property as follows:
Pre-rehabilitation TAD Value of Improvements $ 0.00
Pre-rehabilitation TAD Value of Land $2,500
Total Pre-improvement Estimated Value $2,500
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The municipal property tax on the improved value of the home is estimated at $448 per year, for a total of
$2,242 over the five-year period. However, this estimate may be different from the actual tax abatement
value, which will be calculated based on the TAD appraised value of the property. Upon the sale of the
home, the agreement will be assigned to the new owner, so long as the new owner meets all eligible
criteria as stated in the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives. This Tax Abatement Agreement
provides that the agreement may be assigned without subsequent City Council approval to Jerome Plake
and Sean Eoffs first mortgagee, or a homeowner who will use the required improvements as his/her
primary residence or the homeowner's morgagee, for the remaining terms of the agreements. All other
assignments must be approved by the City Council.
The property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Reid Rector (6140)
Originating Department Head: Jerome Walker (7537)
Additional Information Contact: Jerome Walker (7537)
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